Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter | English

Starter quiz

Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.

1

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introduction

2

⇔

main body - physical health benefits

3

⇔

main body - mental health benefits

4

⇔

conclusion
Select the correct definition of 'general information'.

detailed, factual information

basic, necessary information ✓

information that includes subject-specific vocabulary
Select the correct definition of 'specific information'.

detailed, factual information ✓

basic, necessary information

information that includes subject-specific vocabulary
Match the sections of a persuasive letter to their functions.

introduction

⇔

states the letter's purpose ✓

main body

⇔

explores key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence ✓

conclusion

⇔

summarises the key information of the letter and outlines next steps ✓
The tone of a persuasive letter should be ...

formal. ✓

informal.

humorous.
Which of the following are examples of persuasive techniques?

formal vocabulary

flattery ✓

veiled threats ✓

evidence and research ✓

presumption ✓

Match these keywords to their definitions.

main body

⇔

paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments ✓

specific information

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clear, exact and particular information ✓

physical health

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the healthy functioning of the body ✓

mental health

⇔

the healthy functioning of the mind ✓
Select the purpose of the main body paragraphs.

to state the letter’s purpose and main arguments, or points

to summarise the key information of the letter and outline next steps

to explore key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence ✓
Specific information is __________ and __________.

basic, necessary

factual, detailed ✓

interesting, complex
Put these key parts of a main body paragraph in the correct order.

1

⇔

introductory sentence

2

⇔

specific information

3

⇔

linking sentence
Match these key parts of a main body paragraph to their functions.

introductory sentence

⇔

states the main argument of the paragraph ✓

specific information

⇔

adds further explanation and evidence to support the point ✓

linking sentence

⇔

links to the next paragraph ✓
Select the key features of a plan.

bullet points for notes ✓

full sentences with capital letters and full stops

subject-specific vocabulary ✓

unnecessary information

An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are more effective.
Writing clearly and cohesively is a vital element of persuasion.

Pupils may mix up physical and mental health benefits, leading to an unclear argument in the main body paragraph.

The first learning cycle task involves pupils categorising key arguments across the two main body paragraphs.